Santa Cruz cattle represent over ten years of intense
research and development by the King Ranch aimed at creating a more market acceptable
beef animal that produced superior results as both a feeder and seed stock
animal in hot, humid, and unfavorable environments.
They are a composite of Santa Gertrudis, Red Angus, and Gelbvieh
.
There are both polled and horned individuals. They range from
a light red or honey to a Santa Gertrudis cherry red. Mature weight in cows
ranges from 1,100 - 1,200 pounds, while bulls tip the scales from 1,800 - 2,000
pounds.
About Santa Cruz Cattle
